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10 Things Before You Leave for Vacation

When you’re in a rush to leave the house on a trip don’t forget to take care of your home before you go away. With our economy being low it’s a good idea to make it look like someone is home to deter break-ins. In a troubled economy, crime rises and break-ins become more frequent. To keep your home safe and trouble-free, here are ten things our staff do before they head out on their trips.

Clean out your fridge. Those leftovers may spoil by the time you get back and create a mighty smell. Don’t forget to check your expiry dates on your milk and other dairy products.

Arrange for someone to pick-up your mail and water your plants.

Do up your dishes, run your dishwasher if necessary.

Make sure there aren’t any clothes in your washer. Wet clothes in a washer will become filled with mildew, which by the time you get back from a long trip or even a weekend will create a smell.

Take out the garbage. Especially true if you have food in your garbage, you don’t want a smell when you come home.

Look into light timers to simulate people being at home.

Have a neighbor park in your parking spot.

Turn your water heater temperature down to save on gas while you’re not home.

Have someone mow your lawn or shovel your walk way.

Get a house sitter. This is great if you’re leaving for more than a few days. It will give you peace of mind to know that your house is in good hands.

Lastly, before you leave double check your windows and doors are locked. Have a great trip!

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We have used Lacombe storage for a year now and find their facilities perfectly maintained. They took extra steps in protecting all of their customer’s belongings by upgrading locks which saw as an above and beyond action on their part. The staff are great and I love the email payment reminders that save me forgetting my rent.

Wendy B.

Have used Lacombe Storage twice now. Sue at Lacombe Storage Center is always friendly and goes above and beyond to ensure service is great. ~ Google Review

Justin Cass

Thank you once again for the use of your wonderful storage containers. As I prepare to receive my shipment of 10,000 visitor guides for 2017, easy storage and access is a life (and back) saver.

Angelique H., Lacombe Tourism

[in regards to a portable storage experience]
I was impressed with your business model- service, information brochures, details and follow up. Well done! Thanks!

John C., Finishing Touch Builders

Sue and her team at Lacombe Storage have been a stand out business in our community. They are not only leaders in the business sector but a shining gem for charities in need. They always get involved in community events and help in unique and amazing ways. From providing an in-kind storage space for our charity to fundraising for our Bowl for Kid’s Sake and submitting a Christmas Wreath for the Festival of Wreaths fundraiser. Recently they have even began a campaign to help support us with copying paper. If they see a need they make a plan and get involved. That’s what makes them such a huge part of our community. Lacombe Storage has an amazing team that help make our community a much better place.

Big Brothers Big Sisters, Lacombe

Very friendly staff who made my day – Quick and convenient, willing to work with my schedule and have everything in order to make moving a breeze! Highly recommend